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Financial Programming and Policies, Part 1: Macroeconomic Accounts & Analysis (FPP.1x)

FPP PArt1: Macroeconomic Accounts and Analysis

This online course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development, explains the basic skills required to conduct financial programming; the principal features of the accounts of the four main sectors that comprise the macroeconomy (real, fiscal, external, and monetary); and how they relate to each other. For each sector, the course presents the accounting framework, interpretations of variables and indicators from these accounts, and basic analysis of the accounts.

Topic : General Macroeconomic Analysis

Target Audience

All government officials are welcome to register. The course is particularly relevant for officials in ministries of finance, economy, planning and central banks who advise on or help implement macroeconomic and financial policies. The course is offered in English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic.

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Qualifications

Some knowledge of economics is helpful. Basic Microsoft Excel skills and access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and a Google Chrome web browser are essential.

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Calculate economic variables using macroeconomic accounting principles.
  • Interpret the accounts of the real, fiscal, external, and monetary sectors that comprise the macroeconomy.
  • Describe the accounting and behavioral links between the macroeconomic accounts.
  • Analyze economic and financial developments of a case study country using a hands-on, Excel-based framework. 
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Upcoming Offering

Start date End date Location Delivery Method Session No. Primary & (Interpretation) language Apply
May 1, 2024 April 15, 2025 Course conducted online Online Training OL 24.157 Spanish Apply online by April 1, 2025
May 1, 2024 April 15, 2025 Course conducted online Online Training OL 24.158 French Apply online by April 1, 2025
May 1, 2024 April 15, 2025 Course conducted online Online Training OL 24.159 Russian Apply online by April 1, 2025
May 1, 2024 April 15, 2025 Course conducted online Online Training OL 24.07 Arabic Apply online by April 1, 2025
January 1, 2025 April 15, 2025 Course conducted online Online Training OL 25.107 English Apply online by April 1, 2025
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